Market Review: Market Risks 'Haunt' Asset Classes in October

The October 2016 Market Review outlines the market highlights and gives a summary of current events (such as employment housing updates, geo political events and meetings) and their impact on the markets and asset classes. Highlights include economic growth accelerating at its fastest pace since the 3rd Quarter of 2014, expectations for December Fed rate hike rise to its highest level since Brexit, and the U.S. dollar posting its best month since November 2015, rising to its highest level in eight months. The U.S. economy has been resilient amidst the ‘scary’ election season.